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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.84, 3,498.30 and 1,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.84, 3,498.30 and 1,235.96 is: 1,855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.84 : 3,498.30 = 1,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.84/3,498.30 = 1,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.84x = 3,498.30 × 1,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.84x = 4,323,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,758.87/2,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.02

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